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I work on airplanes, and from time to time we have someone come on with nut allergies. They ask that no nuts be served on the flight, etc. My company's policy is to honor that we won't serve that particular passenger any nuts, but the people around them...in the rows forward and behind often want them.
And you are aware, that the best airlines have an alternative treat that is served instead of peanuts as their insurance companies will not cover them, if they serve peanuts on a flight and it causes problems for one of the passengers.
They do that, because after a few lawsuits won by the effected passenger. To still serve peanuts, shows how out of it that airline is.
People often have no choice but to fly. And when they make a request that no peanuts be served on that flight, is considered to mean no one is to be served nuts--Period.
I have seen so many people that would say, "I don't care if serving peanuts will kill someone, I just demand my peanuts.
People that are so wrapped up in themselves, and are about as low down the scale of defining animals, you expect them to still be walking on all fours.
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And you are aware, that the best airlines have an alternative treat that is served instead of peanuts as their insurance companies will not cover them, if they serve peanuts on a flight and it causes problems for one of the passengers.
They do that, because after a few lawsuits won by the effected passenger. To still serve peanuts, shows how out of it that airline is.
People often have no choice but to fly. And when they make a request that no peanuts be served on that flight, is considered to mean no one is to be served nuts--Period.
I have seen so many people that would say, "I don't care if serving peanuts will kill someone, I just demand my peanuts.
People that are so wrapped up in themselves, and are about as low down the scale of defining animals, you expect them to still be walking on all fours.
The way passengers are today, we would have a near riot on our hands if we did not give snacks. My airline does not serve nut snacks in coach, we do in first class. However, many times other passengers bring nuts aboard.
My company has a PUBLISHED policy that we are not responsible for nut allergy exposure. Think about it, if we had to accommodate every allergy we would never take off. Nuts, perfume, fish, latex, synthetic fabric, ..the list goes on and on. I am not unsympathetic to those with allergies, it is just that the public in general cannot accommodate every allergy.
And you are aware, that the best airlines have an alternative treat that is served instead of peanuts as their insurance companies will not cover them, if they serve peanuts on a flight and it causes problems for one of the passengers.
They do that, because after a few lawsuits won by the effected passenger. To still serve peanuts, shows how out of it that airline is.
People often have no choice but to fly. And when they make a request that no peanuts be served on that flight, is considered to mean no one is to be served nuts--Period.
I have seen so many people that would say, "I don't care if serving peanuts will kill someone, I just demand my peanuts.
People that are so wrapped up in themselves, and are about as low down the scale of defining animals, you expect them to still be walking on all fours.
Seriously? You're #%@ing with me right? A whole flight should go without peanuts because one precious snowflake on board is allergic? My brother will die if he so much as licks at a peanut but no one outside of the family knows that. He flies all the time and does not cause the rest of the paying passengers not to enjoy peanuts if they want them. He doesn't have them. He can't have them. So he doesn't. Southwest still serves peanuts. I have them on every flight I take with them. I have trouble believing that on some of those flights that there wasn't someone who shouldn't eat peanuts. Alternative snack? You ever read the fine print on those alternative snacks? "Warning: this product may have been processed in a facility that also processes nuts!" In other words... if you have an issue... bring your own snacks. Its allowed.
Seriously? You're #%@ing with me right? A whole flight should go without peanuts because one precious snowflake on board is allergic? My brother will die if he so much as licks at a peanut but no one outside of the family knows that. He flies all the time and does not cause the rest of the paying passengers not to enjoy peanuts if they want them. He doesn't have them. He can't have them. So he doesn't. Southwest still serves peanuts. I have them on every flight I take with them. I have trouble believing that on some of those flights that there wasn't someone who shouldn't eat peanuts. Alternative snack? You ever read the fine print on those alternative snacks? "Warning: this product may have been processed in a facility that also processes nuts!" In other words... if you have an issue... bring your own snacks. Its allowed.
The last time I was on a flight, no peanuts were handed out. When some passengers requested them instead of pretzels, we were told "Sorry. Peanut allergy on board"
No one put up a fuss. It seemed a little extreme to me to deny an entire plane full of people, instead of just the row the person was sitting in ( or even the couple of rows nearby ) but I'm glad no one made a scene.
Sooner or later, all of us have to wake up to the fact that there is no absolute security on this side of the cemetery, and that any attempt by bureaucrats, public or private, to guarantee it is doomed to fail, at the expense of all of us who understand that the world does not turn around our personal concerns.
This makes me think of the commercial currently running on television where the girl at the party goes into anaphylactic shock because the hostess forgot and put peanut butter in the brownies (OMG, it's on right NOW!, lol). I honestly can't believe that anyone who has any allergies would knowingly go out into any setting involving food or drink without their Epi-Pen. It's simply unthinkable. A person with that type of life-threatening condition cannot depend on others' knowledge or awareness of their own health problems to save their lives; it's in their OWN hands. While the waiter has some responsibility, I don't believe he should have been arrested. I've worked in restaurants and with the sound levels it is FAR too easy to not hear or mis-hear a customer's order and/or instructions. You can't leave your life in someone else's hands, period.
Exactly, Broadway actress and old timer Carol Channing has food allergies, she always bring her own food, she is over 90.
Who goes out without bring their medicine that is much needed. Who goes out and risks eating in restaurants, you would steer clear of places that served seafood.
I work on airplanes, and from time to time we have someone come on with nut allergies. They ask that no nuts be served on the flight, etc. My company's policy is to honor that we won't serve that particular passenger any nuts, but the people around them...in the rows forward and behind often want them. We advise the passenger that, while we understand their situation, we cannot guarantee that someone near them has not brought on their own supply of nuts. Also, they expect us to wash each and every tray table before they board....um...that won't happen. There is neither enough man power or time to do that. They are welcome to wipe down their own tray tables, and the tray tables in their rows.
I realize that it is dangerous for some people to be exposed to an allergen, but to expect the rest of the world to accommodate them is unrealistic. They need to be prepared, bring their own epi pens, meds, etc.
I take trail mix on every flight. It is healthy and does not need refrigeration. Even though I have sympathy for people with allergies, I will eat when hungry. I refused to be controlled by other passengers.
The last time I was on a flight, no peanuts were handed out. When some passengers requested them instead of pretzels, we were told "Sorry. Peanut allergy on board"
No one put up a fuss. It seemed a little extreme to me to deny an entire plane full of people, instead of just the row the person was sitting in ( or even the couple of rows nearby ) but I'm glad no one made a scene.
Not that I am allergic, but is it that important to have peanuts during a flight? Will someone be severely hurt or traumatized if he/she doesn't get to eat peanuts during a flight? Come on, folks.
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